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Suggested bylaw.

Bylaws of the Board

Remuneration and Reimbursement

Remuneration

Board of Education members shall receive no compensation for their services.

Reimbursement

1.  Out of State Travel

Board members authorized to attend educational conferences out of state shall be reimbursed, upon submitting vouchers and supporting documentation, for reasonable expenditures, transportation costs to and from the destination and registration fees. Board members must have approval in advance from the Board of Education.

2.  In State Travel

Board members shall be reimbursed, upon submitting vouchers and supporting documentation, for reasonable expenditures incurred in connection with the performance of their official Board duties.

Alternate language to consider:

Board member normally attend workshops, training institutes, and conferences at both the state and national levels. The District will pay all legitimate costs for Board members to attend out-of-District meetings, at established rates for reimbursement set by the District:

1.  Transportation as approved by the Board.

2.  On-site transportation during the course of the meeting, i.e., bus, taxi, or rental car;

3.  Hotel or motel costs for Board member as necessary;

4.  Food costs as necessary;

5.  Telephone services for necessary communications with business or family, resulting from the Board member being away from _________________;

6.  Incidental expenditures for tips and other necessary costs attributable to the Board member's attendance at a meeting: however, the District will not reimburse or pay for such items as liquor, expenses of a spouse, separate entertainment, or other unnecessary expenditures.

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

10 225 Salaries of secretary and attendance officers.

10 232 Restrictions on employment of members of board of education.

Bylaw adopted by the Board:

rev 8/16